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Course in basic sexology for medical students.
British Journal of Medical Education
|June 1, 1975
Summary
This pilot course in basic sexology significantly improved medical students' knowledge and attitudes. The comprehensive 5-day program covered essential topics, demonstrating the effectiveness of diverse teaching methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Sexology
Background:
- Medical curricula often lack comprehensive sexology education.
- Understanding human sexuality is crucial for holistic patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a pilot basic sexology course for medical students.
- To evaluate the impact of the course on student knowledge and attitudes.
Main Methods:
- A 5-day (35-hour) intensive course covering sex and gender, sexual physiology, contraception, sexual inadequacy, sexual deviations, and sexual counseling.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods including lectures, group work, discussions, films, and debates.
- Assessed changes using the Sex Knowledge and Attitude Test (SKAT) pre- and post-course, supplemented by student, teacher, and paramedical evaluations.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in both sex knowledge and attitudes were observed post-course.
- Student, teacher, and paramedical evaluations indicated a positive reception and perceived effectiveness of the course.
Conclusions:
- The pilot basic sexology course effectively enhanced medical students' understanding and attitudes towards sexual health.
- The multifaceted teaching approach and comprehensive curriculum contributed to the positive outcomes.
- This model provides a framework for integrating essential sexology education into medical training.